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Utility Room with White Walls and Light Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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1015 Tigertail
1015 Tigertail
Rubicon ConstructionRubicon Construction
Photo of a contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
CORE - il centro della casa
CORE - il centro della casa
Giorgio Davide Manzoni ARCHITETTOGiorgio Davide Manzoni ARCHITETTO
Small contemporary single-wall utility room in Other with white cabinets, white walls, light hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Grayfox
Grayfox
Burdge & Associates ArchitectsBurdge & Associates Architects
Contemporary home located in Malibu's Point Dume neighborhood. Designed by Burdge & Associates Architects.
Photo of a large contemporary galley separated utility room in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, white worktops and a submerged sink.
Fitzroy North House
Fitzroy North House
MMAD ArchitectureMMAD Architecture
Laundry at top of stair landing behind large sliding panels. Each panel is scribed to look like 3 individual doors with routed door pulls as a continuation of the bedroom wardrobe Image by: Jack Lovel Photography
Regal Crescent
Regal Crescent
TN Interiors Inc.TN Interiors Inc.
Simple decor in laundry room keeps it looking clean and de-cluttered...
Small contemporary single-wall separated utility room in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls, light hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
In-law Suite Addition
In-law Suite Addition
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
This is an example of a small traditional galley utility room in Chicago with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, wood splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, brown floors, a wallpapered ceiling, wallpapered walls, a stacked washer and dryer, a single-bowl sink, engineered stone countertops, grey worktops and feature lighting.
Parkford Residence
Parkford Residence
Kristen Fegale InteriorsKristen Fegale Interiors
Design ideas for a traditional single-wall utility room in Dallas with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Laundry Spaces
Laundry Spaces
Rachael Elise DesignRachael Elise Design
Medium sized traditional galley separated utility room in Dallas with white cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors, quartz worktops, ceramic splashback, white worktops, grey splashback, white walls and light hardwood flooring.
Historic Takoma Park Victorian
Historic Takoma Park Victorian
Grossmueller's Design ConsultantsGrossmueller's Design Consultants
This is an example of a small classic single-wall laundry cupboard in DC Metro with white walls, light hardwood flooring and a stacked washer and dryer.
Highland Park Laundry Room
Highland Park Laundry Room
Kelly Martin InteriorsKelly Martin Interiors
Photo: Meghan Bob Photography
This is an example of a small modern galley separated utility room in San Francisco with a built-in sink, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and grey worktops.
彩暮(あやくら)モデルハウス
彩暮(あやくら)モデルハウス
株式会社　アイスタイル株式会社　アイスタイル
World-inspired utility room in Other with open cabinets, white walls, light hardwood flooring, beige floors and medium wood cabinets.
Piseco Lake Residence- Laundry Room
Piseco Lake Residence- Laundry Room
Phinney Design GroupPhinney Design Group
Elizabeth Haynes
Photo of a large rustic single-wall laundry cupboard in Boston with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Fun Laundry Room - Mudroom Combo
Fun Laundry Room - Mudroom Combo
Paper Moon PaintingPaper Moon Painting
Gotta love a vintage/retro orange fridge!
This is an example of a large eclectic l-shaped utility room in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and brown floors.
Chestnut Hill Residence
Chestnut Hill Residence
MANDARINA STUDIO interior designMANDARINA STUDIO interior design
Photography: Ben Gebo
Design ideas for a medium sized classic utility room in Boston with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Private Residence, Casper Loft
Private Residence, Casper Loft
HakwoodHakwood

Design ideas for a small modern laundry cupboard in New York with white walls, light hardwood flooring, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and a concealed washer and dryer.
Tailored Spaces, Clever Layout
Tailored Spaces, Clever Layout
Brilliant Design ConceptsBrilliant Design Concepts
The kitchen, butlers pantry and laundry form a corridor which can be partitioned off with sliding doors Clever storage for school bags and sports equipment Easy access from the side entrance so there is no need to clutter the kitchen.
Hideaway Bins - Du Bois Design - Laundry
Hideaway Bins - Du Bois Design - Laundry
Hideaway BinsHideaway Bins
Hideaway Bins are ideal for use as a hidden storage solution within any area of your home - kitchen, bathroom, laundry....anywhere! Three intelligently designed, New Zealand made ranges are available, offering a simple and stylish space-saving solution. Hide your laundry, store your extra linen or use as a removable washing basket - the new Laundry Hamper is a high quality storage solution for your home. Featuring air vents to reduce moisture and a robust steel frame designed to withstand the weight of wet washing, this innovative new system is a must for your laundry! SCL160D-W - 1 x 60L Laundry Hamper, Door Pull Recommended use - Laundry Hamper - Install multiple hampers side by side for separating laundry. Ideal for apartment living or a large family home Hamper - Made from a recyclable polypropylene. Moulded handles for easy removal. Single hamper holds up to 60L. High quality construction - Robust 1.2mm zinc treated steel framework, powder coated for durability and capable of withstanding the weight of wet washing. Additional features - Pitch adjustment, air vents for ventilation and a solid base to prevent dripping. Runners - High quality German ball bearing self-close runners that create a controlled close through the use of an air vacuum dampener that protects the unit from slamming. Runners over-extend to ensure the hamper will come clear of the bench top and have a dynamic weight loading of 52kgs. Colour - Arctic White. Mounting options - Top mount and / or side mount. Photo Credit: Jane Usher
Fire Rebuild Laundry Room
Fire Rebuild Laundry Room
Devinion HausDevinion Haus
Laundry Room designed for clients who plan to retire in home.
Design ideas for a small country single-wall separated utility room in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors and white worktops.
Bungalow Basement Remodel
Bungalow Basement Remodel
IntrospecsIntrospecs
Caleb Vandermeer
This is an example of a medium sized modern single-wall utility room in Portland with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floors and white worktops.
Gray Laundry Room
Gray Laundry Room
Petrucci Johnson HomesPetrucci Johnson Homes
Design ideas for a large classic galley separated utility room in Detroit with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, light hardwood flooring, an integrated washer and dryer, beige floors, grey worktops and granite worktops.

Utility Room with White Walls and Light Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

A well designed utility room can rise to become one of our favourite rooms in the house, boasting the accolade of existing solely to make our lives easier. Few of us are fans of chores such as washing, cleaning and ironing, but with a high-spec, well put together utility design they could be a breeze. For this reason, it makes sense to design an utility room to be as functional as possible, the very model of “everything in its place”, with carefully thought out utility room storage. That, however, doesn’t have to mean it can’t look nice – even super-utilitarian appliances like a washing machine, tumble dryer, laundry basket and recycling bin can be dressed up by their surroundings and made to look great as part of your utility design.

What do I need in my utility room?

Most utility rooms tend to be a small room just off the kitchen or hallway, so you are likely to be working with a compact space. Your main priority will involve planning utility room storage around your white goods. A utility room is usually intended primarily as a laundry room, so it makes sense to first install your plumbed items: the sink, washing machine and, if you have one, tumble dryer. If you run short of space and can’t afford to have a separate washer and dryer, then consider an integrated washer-dryer for your utility design. Built-in storage is a great idea in utility rooms to make best use of the available space, and you might want to also consider built in ironing boards, clothes airers and retractable washing lines. These items tend to be a bit cumbersome and are forever getting in the way, so designing special utility room storage for them or fixing them to a wall so they are easily folded away is an excellent space-saver and well worth the implementation. Free standing items such as laundry baskets and clothes hampers can be tucked neatly under specially designed worktops, and a selection of stacking plastic storage boxes, tins or wicker baskets can be used to help keep the room clutter free.

How do I decorate my utility room?

Decorating an utility room is the ultimate exercise in form meeting functionality. As it’s a room that, alas, invariably people spend a great deal of time in, you will want keep the utility room a calm and clean space. Utility room storage is essential for keeping this area tidy; attractively painted shelves and cupboards can be used to stow away all the bottles and boxes used for laundry and cleaning, as well as appliances such as vacuum cleaners and irons. An attractive country style utility design can be achieved by hanging bright or patterned curtains in front of wall mounted shelves – it will perk up the room and keep clutter hidden away. Floors should be hard-wearing and easy to clean (just think of those dirty boots traipsing in through the back door!) – to this end, stone, tile, laminate or vinyl flooring will be the most low-maintenance and durable. All in all, bear in mind that just because this is primarily a practical space doesn’t mean it needs to be dull – you can inject personality into your utility design in your choices of colour and decorative accessories. Consider quirky signage, blackboards for scribbling down shopping lists, and decorative bottles and boxes for stowing away household bits and bobs.

Do I need a sink in my utility room?

Utility room sinks are designed for those jobs that don’t quite belong in the kitchen – hand washing, dirty boots, watering indoor plants – and typically have a more industrial aesthetic than kitchen sinks. In fact, the iconic butler sink’s originally designated purpose was, as you might imagine, a sink for the butler, who was responsible for washing precious glassware and other items that required special attention and soaking. In case you’ve ever wondered, this is why butler sinks are so deep – for that matter, the only difference between butler sinks and Belfast sinks is the overflow built in to Belfast sinks which don’t feature in butler sinks. If the rustic charm of ceramic sinks appeal to you but your utility room would benefit a less substantial piece, French farmhouse sinks may be the perfect option; cast in French clay to produce a more refined finish, farmhouse sinks can be a thinner, more elegant alternative to their robust counterparts. As well as offering practicality, ceramic sinks make a beautiful statement centrepiece – utility rooms with a country or shabby chic feel will find the perfect complement to rustic wooden units with a butler or farmhouse sink. Smaller sinks are perfectly adequate if your utility room doesn’t demand as much from you, if you do the odd bit of rinsing instead of regularly being elbow-deep in heavy-duty washing. Stainless steel sinks are a practical choice that can withstand the bashing they will get in an utility room set up. Composite sinks are available in granite and quartz variations, both boasting superior durability and damage resistance; to boot, their smooth clean finish lends itself to an ultramodern style utility room. If you’re still unsure on your utility design, take a look through the hundreds of photos for some utility room ideas from professional designers and other homeowners. You might find a design theme or some utility room storage ideas that will inspire you for your utility room makeover.
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